Neale stars in Lions' prelim win after early collision Brisbane star Lachie Neale has played a significant role in the Lions' classic AFL preliminary final win over Hawthorn after being felled at the opening bounce. AAP · Sep 19
Broncos blitz Knights to set up derby preliminary final Brisbane's trio of ex-Newcastle stars Tamika Upton, Jesse Southwell and Romy Teitzel fired in a 40-16 win to send the defending premiers into the prelim final. AAP · Sep 19
Victorian Greens MP succumbs to cancer battle Victorian Greens state MP Tim Read has died following a battle with metastatic cancer that began with a melanoma diagnosis. AAP · Sep 19
Swans move clear in AFLW top four, Bulldogs snare win Sydney have recorded the fifth victory of their AFLW campaign, while the Western Bulldogs moved into the top eight with a win over Fremantle. AAP · Sep 19
Longmuir repays Freo faith with grand final appearance Justin Longmuir has steered Fremantle into the club's second grand final, riding the coaching rollercoaster under an intense spotlight throughout his tenure. AAP · Sep 19
How speedster beat her own fears and shoulder pain Tayla Vlaeminck may be Australia's unluckiest cricketer, but the signs are looking good after the Victorian's latest return from injury. AAP · Sep 19
Demons claim top spot, Geelong forward scores screamer Melbourne have kept their perfect start to the AFLW season intact, while Geelong stormed home to claim their fifth straight victory. AAP · Sep 19
Honours even as Demon's crunch Davis Cup clash looms Australia's Davis Cup hopes will hinge on a rejuvenated Alex de Minaur after a resilient Poland levelled their Brisbane tie 1-1. AAP · Sep 19
'Weather whiplash': southeast to sweat as mercury rises Southeast Australia is in for a warm one, as the Bureau of Meteorology warns of an elevated fire risk due to strong winds. AAP · Sep 19
Search for shark and swimmer after fatal attack Authorities are hunting for a large shark that fatally attacked a 63-year-old swimmer off a popular beach. AAP · Sep 19
PM urges US tech giants to compete on online safety Anthony Albanese is set to meet with former Apple executive Tim Cook to discuss internet safety measures for young people ahead of a push at the United Nations. AAP · Sep 19
Exchange of fire as Liberals vow to halt gun buyback A state government has accused the opposition of following One Nation on firearms laws and failing to put public safety first by backing a buyback scheme. AAP · Sep 19
Didn't faze us: Swans see bright future for young guns Sydney midfielder James Rowbottom is predicting a bright future for the AFL club's young stars after a gutsy display on the finals stage amid off-field turmoil. AAP · Sep 19
Wharfies make way to the MCG, whatever the price Airlines are being accused of "un-Australian price gouging" of Fremantle Dockers fans looking to reach this year's AFL grand final. AAP · Sep 19
AAP · Sep 19 Woman charged over botched gangland execution Homicide Squad detectives have charged a woman over her alleged involvement in a fatal shooting in Sydney's west earlier in September.
AAP · Sep 19 Kiwi Knights ready to upset their families in Auckland Newcastle's Kiwi contingent will go to New Zealand with one job to do, but they know a Knights win could well disappoint family and friends at Eden Park.
AAP · Sep 18 Review launched after 'concerning' AI parole error A state justice department is reviewing parole decisions after it was revealed conditions placed on murderer Susan Neill-Fraser had been justified by AI errors.
AAP · Sep 18 Rag trade casualties: why Aussie brands are going broke Experts reveal the real reason behind the latest string of Aussie fashion brand failures and why the domestic industry could be structurally unprofitable.
AAP · Sep 18 'We're the AFL's fittest team: Dockers primed for final Fremantle have plenty of confidence in their fitness heading into next week's AFL grand final after their trademark fourth-quarter surge overpowered Sydney.
AAP · Sep 18 Election miracle or is it Labor 'saving the furniture'? Still trailing in the polls, a new Labor premier is confronting an election challenge comparable in some ways to the one Scott Morrison overcame in 2019.
AAP · Sep 18 Tiny workshop knocks the socks off Aussie manufacturing A 10th-generation sock maker produces 40,000 pairs a year from a factory in rural Australia as the fashion industry looks to the past for a brighter future.
AAP · Sep 18 Speaking up for lives harmed by alcohol in the womb A national campaign is seeking to destigmatise and raise awareness of a physical and neurodevelopmental condition caused by prenatal alcohol exposure.
AAP · Sep 18 Arts groups fear fallout of looming NDIS funding cuts Disability arts organisations from around Australia fear cuts to the NDIS will destroy career pathways and reduce vital mental health and social supports.
AAP · Sep 18 Australia faces higher public debt costs after new peak Governments around the world will have to pay more to borrow money to fund their public debt, partly due to competition for cash from AI hyperscalers.
AAP · Sep 18 Labor bets house on migration figure that won't behave Bringing migration down will disarm those who have weaponised one statistic against the government, but it's not clear that will happen, experts say.